POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the company. Performs a variety of human resources support activities in the areas of employment, benefits, record keeping and administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:PAYROLL

•Processes accurate company payroll according to established deadlines

•Ensures accurate and timely submission of contribution to the company's 401K plan

•Ensures bank transfers are completed as needed

•Maintains accurate employee data in the payroll system and responds to payroll inquiries

•Excellent employee relations, teamwork and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all departments and levels of the organization

•Must be highly organized, accurate, detail and multi-task oriented and able to handle confidential information and situations

•Ability to maintain composure and communicate professionally when working under pressure, or meeting deadlines

•Valid CA Driver’s License with the ability to be insured by the company’s insurance carrier
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•This position operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

•Physical Demands the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 45 pounds

•Accurately perform and report all analyses for review in accordance with established procedures

Ensure precision and accuracy of analysis by troubleshooting, calibrating, and standardizing laboratory equipment and reagents

•Recognize out of range wine analysis and take action, communicate, reanalyze

•Perform a complete evaluation of the bottled product to ensure quality control

•May assist with quality control measures including: package detail evaluation in relation to package standards; all necessary laboratory analysis pre and post bottling and comparing results to blend standards; performing sterol plating for monitoring microbial presence; and may assist in all bottling line QC procedures during bottling. May update and organize laboratory bottle library for quick access

Harvest duties include:

•Routine monitoring of fermentations and provide an accurate account of progression

•Performing various analysis on incoming crushed fruit and ensuring results are promptly available to winemaking team

•May sample grapes in the vineyards and analyze juice for maturation levels

Post-harvest responsibilities include:

•Monitoring wine for the completion of both primary and secondary fermentations, along with performing basic acid trails and stability trails for future storage soundness

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Completion of college level coursework in a science. Bachelors preferred

•Knowledge of lab analysis and methodology

•One year experience working in a lab environment expected, experience in a wine production facility preferred

•Must be quality focused, punctual and reliable

•Must be detailed oriented

•Must have excellent communication and organizational skills

•Must be team oriented and willing to assist others

•Must be able to work long hours when needed during harvest

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•The lab contains hazardous chemicals. The cellar and barrel warehouse present a challenging environment: hot and cold, wet, slippery and often noisy. Must be able to walk up and down stairs, ladders and mobile platforms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, bend, twist, and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the buildings, property and grounds at the Tasting Room facility including but not limited to landscaping, janitorial, minor maintenance, and event setup and breakdown. They will be responsible for the installation of new landscaping systems including minor grading, soil preparation, small retaining walls, irrigation, & planting. The Lead Groundskeeper will provide work leadership to two full-time janitorial employees and temporary employees on an as needed basis.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Working conditions in and around a winery/tasting room can be hot or cold, wet, slippery and noisy, and involves exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, bend, kneel and twist occasionally and stand for long periods of time – up to 8-10 hours.
The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and key responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and key responsibilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is the policy of Bogle Vineyards to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information